Solitek launches solar carport for residential, commercial applications
Lithuania-based Solitek has launched a carport product line featuring 370 W glass-glass frameless modules. It is designed to withstand a snow load of up to 2.5 kN/m2 and 27m/s of wind loads.
Gautam Solar TOPCon modules receive BIS certification
Gautam Solar’s 590 Wp TOPCon modules are now certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The modules offer energy conversion efficiency of up to 22.84% and optimized bifacial power generation performance.
California deals blow to rooftop solar
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has prohibited the use of battery-tied solar exports to offset delivery charges, following its decision to slash the value of standalone solar exports in order to encourage the pairing of systems with battery storage.
Sharp unveils 575 W TOPCon solar panel with 22.26% efficiency
Sharp’s new IEC61215- and IEC61730-certified solar panels have an operating temperature coefficient of -0.30% per C and a bifaciality factor of over 80%.
Waaree Energies to supply 200 MW solar PV modules for IRCON Renewable’s Karnataka project
Waaree Energies Ltd has secured the contract to supply over 200 MW of solar PV modules built with made-in-India cells to IRCON Renewable Power’s PV project in Pavagada.
Goldi Solar secures 190 MW module supply order from Engie India
Goldi Solar will supply its HELOC PRO series of 545 Wp PV modules to Engie India’s Sayla village project in Gujarat.
Alpex Solar files draft papers for IPO with NSE Emerge
The solar manufacturer will utilize the net proceeds to expand its PV panel capacity from 450 MW to 1.2 GW and establish an aluminium frame manufacturing unit, besides meeting working capital expenses.
ReNew signs MoU with Asian Development Bank for $5.3 billion
ReNew has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Asian Development Bank for the financing of renewable energy, manufacturing, carbon offset, and green hydrogen projects between 2023 and 2028.
SECI tenders for 400 MW of solar module supply
Solar Energy Corp. of India Ltd (SECI) is accepting bids to supply 400 MW of domestically manufactured solar modules built with made-in-India cells. The modules must be rated a minimum of 540 Wp each. Bidding ends on Dec. 23.
Bluebird Solar to expand module capacity to 2 GW by March 2025
Delhi-based Bluebird Solar, which currently has a 400 MW per year panel manufacturing facility, will ramp up capacity to 1.2 GW by March 2024 and further to 2 GW by March 2025.
